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Peter Schorsch is the President of Extensive Enterprises and is the publisher of some of Florida’s most influential new media websites, including SaintPetersBlog.com, FloridaPolitics.com, ContextFlorida.com, and Sunburn, the morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. SaintPetersBlog has for three years running been ranked by the Washington Post as the best state-based blog in Florida. In addition to his publishing efforts, Peter is a political consultant to several of the state’s largest governmental affairs and public relations firms. Peter lives in St. Petersburg with his wife, Michelle, and their daughter, Ella.

A public congratulations to Commissioner John Morroni

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At about this time last week, I was considering pulling a practical joke on my friend Commissioner John Morroni. About 20 minutes before candidate qualifying was to close last Friday, I was going to call him, frantic, with news that a last-minute candidate was stepping up to challenge him this November.  The best name I could come up with was former state legislator Kim Berfield, figuring that she was a serious enough name to spook Morroni, but obscure enough that he wouldn’t…

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BP’s other big leak

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The latest guest op-ed from Henry Boxlor: Watching Tony Hayward  last week it became apparent to me that BP is turning its attention to its other big leak, the really important one… the money.  The people at BP have a real serious problem in the Gulf, but they have a much bigger leak world wide. As big as BP is, it is still finite. There is just so much money and then it’s over. Also as BP’s money and asset…

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Rick Scott says he would have signed abortion/ultrasound bill

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Only days after Bill McCollum distributed an ad accusing him of “profiting from abortions,” Rick Scott is now defending his record on abortion issues. In an audio clip posted on his site (h/t to the Florida Independent), Scott says: I am pro-life. I believe strongly in the sanctity of human life. I believe Roe v. Wade should be overturned, and as governor, would appoint judges who apply law and not impose their political agenda on the people, which was what was done…

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Go Davis is, um, on vacation. Riiiggghhhttt

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After three days of not showing up for meetings, including a meeting scheduled for Wednesday with a member of the St. Petersburg City Council, the (un)official word from Deputy Mayor Tish Elston is that Go Davis is on vacation. At least that is what she told a television reporter yesterday. Of course, Ms. Elston did not return my call.  Maybe because she’s tired of making excuses for Davis’ erratic behavior. Because what I don’t understand is how nobody knew where Davis…

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Washington Post: Jeff Greene touts business savvy, outsider status in run for U.S. Senate seat

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The Washington Post offers its most comprehensive profile to-date of Senate candidate Jeff Greene. “We’re flying right over our house!” Greene said excitedly. “See the one with the swimming pool right on the water, with the tennis court behind it? That’s our house!” In any other year, Florida voters might have written off the frenetic, unpolished candidacy of the 55-year-old billionaire as yet another footnote in the list of fabulously rich businessmen who self-fund a run for higher office in…

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Tampa Bay’s Campaign Weekender for June 18-20

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Hillsborough County Commissioner Mark Share is hosting his Coffee with @MarkSharpeFL on Friday beginning at 8:30 a.m. at Buddy Brew Coffee on West Kennedy.  For more information, please visit this Facebook page. Hillsborough County Commission candidate Trey Rustman will be sign-waving on Saturday beginning at 9:30 on the corner of Bayshore and Bay-to-Bay.  For more information, please visit this Facebook page. State House candidate James Grant is hosting a Sporting Clays Shoot on Saturday beginning at 8:00 a.m. at  10514…

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Tampa Bay’s Campaign Weekender for June 18-20

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Hillsborough County Commissioner Mark Share is hosting his Coffee with @MarkSharpeFL on Friday beginning at 8:30 a.m. at Buddy Brew Coffee on West Kennedy.  For more information, please visit this Facebook page. Hillsborough County Commission candidate Trey Rustman will be sign-waving on Saturday beginning at 9:30 on the corner of Bayshore and Bay-to-Bay.  For more information, please visit this Facebook page. State House candidate James Grant is hosting a Sporting Clays Shoot on Saturday beginning at 8:00 a.m. at  10514…

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